Fatboy Rider Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Was given some purple hart wood scraps and have made scales for a full tang chiefs knife. It is beautiful wood. Any experience or suggestions on finish for this wood in this application. the color is unique and i would love to retain it. but the knife will reside in my kitchen and be used. thanks Walt Quote
Thomas Dean Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I think I would use Polyurathane, several coats. And don't wash it in the dishwasher. Quote
ThomasPowers Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Try to use a finish that prevents UV discolouration! Quote
Rich Hale Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Thomas nailed it about the discoloration..I have taken a piece of purple heart and put a piece of masking take across it,,laid in the sun all day and when the tape is removed there is a huge difference in color....The more uv it gets, the darker it gets,,some time down the road without the right coating it is gonna look really dark. May not be a bad thing if you like it. Quote
Fatboy Rider Posted March 29, 2012 Author Posted March 29, 2012 thanks I was leaning toward spar varnish, but will try urethane on a small piece and see how it looks. No dish washer its made out of model A leaf spring, a practice knife that survived heat treat. If it will take a good edge (meaning if i can grind a good edge) it should be a nice knife. Quote
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